Quotes About Influence

It is we ourselves who alone shall shape our destinies, rising always above the external circumstances and conditions which from time to time shall be thrown across our paths.

From the time I was a child I wanted to be like my mother. Not necessarily an actress - I never dreamed I'd have the courage. But an active, volatile woman like she was.

Genes and family may determine the foundation of the house, but time and place determine its form.

Who knows the power that Saturn has over us, or Venus? But it is a vital power, rippling exquisitely through us all the time.

Television is teaching all the time. Does more educating than the schools and all the institutions of higher learning.

Once upon a time people talked about the infallibility of the pope; today it is that of the merchant which they wish to establish.

From one generation to the next, The Beatles will remain the most important rock band of all time.

Once there was a time when all people believed in God and the church ruled. This time is called the Dark Ages. He who can, does. He who cannot teaches.

Any time there's a scandal, we always try and get involved.

The best blood will at some time get into a fool or a mosquito.

I found some time ago that I have to be careful, while working on a novel, what I read.

From the time we're born, our brothers and sisters are our collaborators and coconspirators, our role models and our cautionary tales.

They are patriotic in time of war because it is to their interest to be so, but in time of peace they follow power and the dollar wherever they may lead.

Creativity has to do with what came before you immediately, not what came before you a long time ago.

Every time you touch those who have power over the media, they seek to stop you.

There have been a few players described as the new George Best over the years, but this is the first time its been a compliment to me.

He hadn't realized yet that Gansey could persuade even the sun to pause and give him the time.

It takes leadership to improve safety. And I started off the movement in my time, but the person who has done more over the past 20 to 30 years and who has led it is Professor Sid Watkins.

You make due with the time you have here. Hopefully when you pass on, somebody can look back and say, 'Wow, they made a difference in some kind of way.'

When you start something creative for the first time, you are completely free, no real influences other than your own vision.

Creation is always happening. Every time and individual has a thought, or a prolonged chronic way of thinking, they're in the creation process. Something is going to manifest out of those thoughts.

In the old times men carried out their rights for themselves as they lived, but nowadays every baby seems born with a social manifesto in its mouth much bigger than itself.

Every time you open your mouth you let men look into your mind.

You can get a few seasons out of power, even accomplish some things, but over time power can be very damaging to relationships.